Racine Unified School District

Students, see how you stack up at the 2026 Wisconsin Winter Stackup cup stacking competition at Olympia Brown School!

Saturday, January 24 at 8 AM. 2115 5 1/2 Mile Road.

Compete in Individual, Doubles or Relay competitions.

Register here for this official World Sport Stacking Association event. $20 registration fee.

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Wisconsin Winter Stackup '26 flyer. Event details in original post.

We are excited to share that David Venne, Director of Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction, has been selected as one of 27 new nonprofit leaders to join the Microsoft TechSpark Fellows program!

TechSpark is all about expanding access to AI and digital skills in communities that have often been overlooked.

David will be working to expand opportunities for Racine Unified School District students by helping them build the skills and confidence needed for a tech-driven future. This aligns directly with the work of The Academies of Racine, where students explore pathways, gain real-world experiences, and connect learning to future careers.

"Through this fellowship, I’m looking forward to bringing more authentic AI and digital learning experiences into our classrooms and strengthening partnerships that support our students’ growth and futures."

#MicrosoftTechSpark

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is offering a free 'Hour of AI' workshop for middle school students on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Spots are limited, sign up at
https://uwparkside.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vaIzgr87shse3Q

Please send questions to parksideworks@uwp.edu

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Hour of AI flyer. (Date and time information included in original post)

Last call! Time’s almost up to apply for a school other than your boundary school. Don’t miss out. Apply for school choice by midnight tonight! https://www.rusd.org/page/school-choice // Última llamada! El tiempo se acaba para solicitar asistir a una escuela que no sea la que le corresponde por domicilio. No deje pasar esta oportunidad. Entregue su solicitud hoy antes de medianoche. https://www.rusd.org/page/school-choice

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Apply for RUSD School Choice by Midnight, November 30. rusd.org/SchoolChoice

Pop-up food pantry now until 12:30 p.m. at Mitchell School. Our amazing volunteers will even load the boxes up for you!

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Pepper, the therapy dog, recently visited Red Apple School. Some students simply pet Pepper while others chose to read a story! Shoutout to Mick, Pepper's owner, for taking the time to visit our students! #YouBelongHere

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Pepper the Therapy Dog's visit to Red Apple School

Pepper relaxes on the floor while a male student reads a book and pets Peppers shoulder.

A female student rubs Pepper's side while Pepper relaxes on the floor.

Pepper being petted by a female student.

Schulte School 8th graders had the opportunity to create a workout plan with some NCAA superstar student-athletes! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

While they were in town for the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships, these athletes from around the country spent time with Schulte students during gym class, showing them proper warm-up routines and how to create an individual fitness plan. #YouBelongHere

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

The group of about twenty college athletes that visited Schulte School.

The group of about twenty college athletes that visited Schulte School with about ten students from the school.

There is only one week left to apply for School Choice. The application window closes November 30! ⏰

Visit rusd.org/SchoolChoice to learn about our choice schools and apply online.

Please note, we will be closed November 26 - 28 for Thanksgiving Recess.

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

One week left to apply for RUSD School Choice. Apply by November 30 at rusd.org/SchoolChoice

Students from our Academies of Racine Middle School Prototyping/Engineering classes went to Gateway Technical College's SC Johnson iMET yesterday to experience careers and programs related to what they are learning in class.

Students explored coding, robotics, virtual reality, the Industrial Internet of Things, Esports and more! #YouBelongHere

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

A student mimics the motions of a four-legged robot.

A group of students listening to an instructor talk about robotics.

A student using a welding simulator with the help of an instructor.

Two students and an instructor use a keyboard to program a robot with coding.

An esports coach shows two students how to play a game.

A group of students tour a robotics classroom.

Several students learn about esports and play a video game against each other.

A student practicing with a welding simulator.

S.C. Johnson Elementary students recently visited River Bend Nature Center, providing Angel Martz and his mother, Melissa, with the opportunity to use one of three all-terrain wheelchairs RUSD has purchased for student accessibility on field trips. 🍁

Learn more about these all-terrain wheelchairs in the articles below:

The Journal Times
Racine County Eye
Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin at Gilmore Fine Arts K-8

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Angel Martz taking a tour of Riverbend Nature Center in a GRIT Freedom Chair.

A student holding a leaf up to the bright sky to see the structure of the leaf.

Angel Martz and his mother traversing a log pathway in a GRIT Freedom Chair.

A small group of students, learning about nature from a Riverbend Nature Center guide.

Angel Martz and his mother reading an educational sign at Riverbend Nature Center

Two Riverbend Nature Center employees giving students a lesson.

A student and a chaperone using a magnifying glass to view plants.

A student smiles as he looks at a leaf through a viewing window.

Three students run through the orange and brown leaves at Riverbend Nature Center

A group photo of students and parent attending a field trip at Riverbend Nature Center.

Still deciding? The RUSD School Choice window is open until Nov. 30. Make your choice today at rusd.org. // ?Aún no ha decidido? Solo puede rellenar una solicitud para Escuela de Preferencia hasta el 30 de nov. Aplique hoy en rusd.org

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Don't wait for the last minute to apply for School Choice. The application window closes November 30! ⏰

Visit rusd.org/SchoolChoice to get started.

Need assistance? This Friday (11/21), our enrollment team will be at the following locations:
Acelero Learning | 1032 Grand Ave. from 8-9AM
Acelero Learning | 1923 Green St. from 2-3PM

You can also visit our Welcome Center at 3109 Mt. Pleasant St. from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday. NOTE: We will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess, Nov. 26-28.

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

The School Choice Window Closes November 30. Apply now at rusd.org/SchoolChoice

CONGRATULATIONS to our Best of Racine County 2025 winners!

Gifford School won for Best Public School - Elementary and Best Public School - Middle AND Trish Howard of Red Apple School won for Best Educational Support/Tutoring. 🏆🏆🏆

Favorites also include:
Case and Horlick | Best Public School - High School
Walden III | Best Public School - Middle School
Red Apple School | Best Public School - Elementary School
Hannah Carls of Red Apple School | Best Teacher
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

View all the winners here:
https://journaltimes.com/exclu.../readerschoice/ballot-2025/

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Happy American Education Week! This week, we celebrate every person who makes public education possible, from teachers and support staff to administrators, families, and students.
Education is a team effort, and it takes dedication, passion, and care to help every student thrive.
Let’s take a moment to thank the educators and staff who work every day to build brighter futures!
#AmericanEducationWeek #ThankYouEducators #PublicSchoolsProud #EveryStudentEveryDay #YouBelongHere

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

The Academies of Racine's SEE Your Future Expo this week let freshmen make connections with professionals from dozens of career fields.

Students participated in hands-on demonstrations, gained insight into the education required for various careers, and learned about youth apprenticeship opportunities for their junior and senior years.

THANK YOU to all our business partners for making this year's expo another success! #YouBelongHere

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Students at the Academies of Racine's 2025 SEE Your Future Expo

Horlick's Holiday Fair is Saturday, November 15 from 9am - 3pm. Shop with more than 100 vendors and a silent auction! Admission is $1 or one non-perishable food item. Children under 12 are free. Pictures with Santa, children's crafts, face painting, duck pond and a teddy bear clinic are also available.

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Horlick Holiday Fair flyer, info included in main post.

Happy Veterans Day!

Gifford School has held Veterans Day celebrations for the last 23 years, with this year's program being led by the school's 6th graders. This year's theme focused on the army's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Activities included 4th graders singing the Armed Forces Medley, artwork displays, research projects, veteran family member visits and guest speakers, including Donald Jung, who spoke with students about his life in the army during the Korean War. #YouBelongHere

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Gifford Veterans Day 2025 - Mr. Jung on stage for his visit to the school

Gifford Veterans Day 2025 - Research project for veterans

Gifford Veterans Day 2025 - 4th graders singing on stage

Gifford Veterans Day 2025 - Classroom visit by a veteran family member

We may not have the world's only 24-carat gold Labubu... but we do have these, courtesy of artists at Red Apple School. #MasterpieceMonday #YouBelongHere

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Do you need assistance applying for RUSD's School Choice? Our enrollment team will be at the following locations to help with School Choice Applications and to answer any questions you have.

S.C. Johnson Elementary - 2420 Kentucky St.
Tues., Nov. 4, 4 - 5 PM

The BEE Center - 815 DeKoven Ave.
Fri., Nov. 7, 8 AM - Noon

Nov. 14
Acelero Learning on Grand Ave. from 8-9 AM
Acelero Learning on Green St. from 2-3 PM

Nov. 21
Acelero Learning on Grand Ave. from 8-9AM
Acelero Learning on Green St. from 2-3PM

School Choice information and applications can be found at rusd.org/schoolchoice

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

These 7th-graders at Gifford School recently won a Chick-fil-A lunch and a visit from their cow for winning a reading challenge! 📘🏆📗

Gifford middle school classes competed against each other by reading at home and having an adult sign off on their minutes. The trophy and lunch celebration went to Mrs. Gildenstern's 5A class! #YouBelongHere

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District

Gifford 7th graders win reading challenge (the winning class)

Gifford 7th graders win reading challenge (Gifford staff members and the cow)

Gifford 7th graders win reading challenge (Clifford Gator and the Chick-fil-A Cow)

Gifford 7th graders win reading challenge (the trophy)